Liverpool beat Marseille to climb to fourth in Champions League table

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesJanuary 22, 2026 at 12:22 AM
Liverpool beat Marseille to climb to fourth in Champions League table

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Liverpool defeated Marseille 3-0 in an away Champions League match on January 21, 2026, climbing to fourth in their group. Mohamed Salah returned to Liverpool's starting lineup for the first time since November. Goals from Dominik Szoboszlai, Cody Gakpo, and a Geronimo Rulli own goal secured the victory, extending Liverpool's unbeaten run to 13 matches. Liverpool now has 15 points and will host Qarabag in their final group match, needing a win to secure a spot in the last 16. Marseille, currently 19th in their league, remains in contention for a playoff spot with nine points and will travel to Club Brugge. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk acknowledged the team's performance but cautioned about the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth.

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